Many sacred beliefs of our Catholic faith can be traced to the 21 ecumenical councils held since the fourth century.

The papacy, an institution stretching back nearly two millennia, represents one of history's longest unbroken lines of ...

People watch while Pope Leo XIV holds his first general audience, May 21, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) The Rev. John Lydon, his fellow Augustinian ...

VATICAN CITY — Chicago native Pope Leo XIV called for unity in an increasingly divided world Sunday during his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square, marking the official start of his historic ...

VATICAN CITY (WLS) -- Pope Leo XIV held his first general audience Wednesday at Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City. Pope Leo called for Israel to allow humanitarian aid to reach the Gaza Strip ...

In his homily, Pope Leo said he wanted to be a servant to the faithful through the two dimensions of the papacy, love and unity, so that the church could be a force for peace in the world.

The new pope presided over his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday. “Pope Leo XIV’s message of peace, unity and the key to a meaningful life have touched hearts across the globe ...

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Vance passed a long a letter to the pope from President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump “extending their warm wishes and ...

Pope Leo XIV has taken his first popemobile ride through St. Peter’s Square ahead of installation, waving from the back of the open-back truck to the crowd waving flags and cheering “Viva il ...

Pope Leo XIV waves to crowds while riding the "Popemobile" ahead of his inaugural Mass as leader of the Catholic Church. New Poll Reveals Gavin Newsom’s Approval Rating Dave Ramsey sounds alarm ...

Denise Utter of New Lenox, a longtime friend of Pope Leo XIV, reflects on the momentous day after the papal inauguration Mass in St. Peter’s Square. She shows a tattoo that reads “aqui y ahora ...

Pope Leo XIV talks to U.S. Vice President JD Vance (L) after a Holy mass for the beginning of his pontificate, in St. Peter’s basilica in The Vatican on May 18, 2025. In his homily, Leo said he ...